Philadelphia Eagles Film Study: Mike Weber is waiting to breakout

Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) is congratulated by offensive lineman Jamarco Jones (74) and tight end Marcus Baugh (85) after his third quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports
Nov 26, 2016; Columbus, OH, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) is congratulated by offensive lineman Jamarco Jones (74) and tight end Marcus Baugh (85) after his third quarter touchdown against the Michigan Wolverines at Ohio Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Greg Bartram-USA TODAY Sports /
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Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) jumps over Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Manny Bowen (43) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports
Oct 22, 2016; University Park, PA, USA; Ohio State Buckeyes running back Mike Weber (25) jumps over Penn State Nittany Lions linebacker Manny Bowen (43) during the second quarter at Beaver Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Matthew O’Haren-USA TODAY Sports /

Mike Weber: 5’10”, 214 pounds

Strengths:

  • Breaking Tackles
  • Vison/Agility
  • Catching/Hands

Breaking Tackles:

Weber shows the skills to break tackles consistently, running through arm tacklers for extra yards. The Eagles will need a back that can beat defenses between the tackles, and make defenders miss, a skill Weber showed as a redshirt freshman.

Take a look at a few examples: